THE EDUCATIONAL LEADER CONFERENCE 2024 – PLAYING WITH…

Our theme for this year is ‘PLAYING WITH...’ it introduces participants to a diverse range of critical aspects of their work, such as Aboriginal perspectives, the arts, documentation, curriculum design, and more. Our respected keynote speakers will PLAY WITH key ideas central to their presentation and invite you to engage in big ideas that can shape your daily practice. This is a unique opportunity to connect with other educational leaders and early childhood professionals, gain valuable insights, and transform your work. Don't miss this enriching experience!

Program for the day:

Playing with fairness and social justice by Anthony Semann
Anthony Semann is an agent of change. His desire for learning remains apparent, as does his commitment to naming equity, shifting practice towards justice, and living a life that embodies all that he preaches.

Playing with possibilities as an enabler for hope by Kirsty Liljegren
Kirsty Liljegren is an internationally respected facilitator. She draws on her insatiable curiosity about learning as she accompanies teams in the ongoing quest to design and create optimal conditions for children to flourish.

Playing with Insight: Educational Leadership and Cultural Integrity by Monique Proud
Monique Proud is a proud Aboriginal woman with strong family ties to Cherbourg (Wakka Wakka country). She comes from a long line of Aboriginal artists, innovators and creative thinkers. Monique has always been an out-of-the-box thinker with a vivid imagination.

Playing with art as experience by Dr Gai Lindsay
Dr Gai Lindsay lectures in the early years at the University of Wollongong. An advocate for children and the arts, Gai's PhD thesis explored the visual arts beliefs and pedagogy of early childhood educators.

Playing with Citizenship and Advocacy by Catherine Lee
Catherine Lee is passionate about listening to children's voices, inquiry-based projects, social justice, and nature. She is influenced by the Reggio Emilia Project and making learning visible.